Game - Mirror (Last Update May 16)

[HackersTotalMassLaser]

::WEBSITE::

http://mirror.elementfx.com

* GAME DETAILS *
Rating: Teen
Genre: Survival/Mystery
Engine: RPGMVX

" Sometimes, there comes a moment in our lives when we look at the mirror, and ask ourselves, ' Who am I?'.

It's not a matter of insecurity, but rather, a question of knowledge... what we never hear is the answer to that question, and that's because we define it. We ask it in order to guide us define that person in the mirror. But... who's to say... the person in the mirror isn't asking us? "

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 - The Plot -
Three years ago Reverie Norwayne suffered an accident which impaired her from doing a lot of things. In this lapse of time she unwillingly grew dependent of her parents. Now healthier, in one last attempt to show them how she's responsible and can be on her own, she tells her parents she can take care of a manor her Father has just acquired. Little does she know that in that manor, an ancient secret was brought from over seas and will soon show her that the life she's lived is nothing but a reflection of her true self.


- The Mystery -
After finding a strange box within the manor, Reverie uncovers that she's not the first to have revealed this secret to a force she could not comprehend. She must know put pieces together from clues that of which others left behind with a help of a cursed Mirror. As she does this she can't help but wonder, if she's just another deja vu.

Next Unlock: The Mirror (30 Posts)




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#1 - Reverie Norwayne

[spoiler]"A 22-year-old girl who's attitude reflects a teenagers most of the time, but she's really mentally mature, and although she dislikes showing that side, she tends to try to rub it off on people who she believes are mentally challenged.

She was born from a wealthy family, and raised as such. However, she prefers a more middle-class lifestyle by not taking money that would other wise be entitled to her. She likes to be independent and wishes someday she'll fully be liberated from her parent's wings.

To her dismay, an accident affected her health three years ago, rendering her dependent even more of her parents. During her recovery period she had many nightmares and night terrors, but she understood through all that, that it was just the effects of medicines and the condition she was in, and further understood that her fear was nothing more than a medical condition. This mindset through time, allowed her to think of fear as just a feeling of occurrence of circumstances and not really a factor that would endanger life or conceive it as a sensation of demise.

Nowadays she's healthier and soon hopes to get out on her own, and live by herself. And in her last attempt of goodwill toward her parents to show them she's responsible enough to depart, she goes to take care of a mansion her father has acquired. Little she knows that in that manor, an ancient secret was brought from over seas and will soon show her that the life she's lived is nothing but a reflection of her true self."

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#2 - Jade Williams

[spoiler]"Jade is a 23-year-old girl and a long time friend of Reverie. Unlike Reverie, she's middle class and tends to be kinder to people, however her shyness doesn't allow her to do much outside her friend circle. After Reverie's accident, Jade was the only friend that stayed with her at the hospital, hence inspiring Reverie to grow fond of her and keep her closer than anybody else. And although she dislikes how Reverie can muse herself with people, she likes to think of herself as her control.

For the past few months, Reverie has commented her how she wants to live on her own, and told Jade of her plans to take care of the manor by herself. Jade, in part worrying for her, offered to come down with her, however Reverie refused. Instead Reverie told her to stay close to her Computer or Phone so she can IM or text her. "

Picture Unlocks: Secret 0/2

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#3 - Rosaline Norwayne

[spoiler]"Rosaline is Reverie's mother. A charming woman for her 40s, and an unusual indoor sorter, makes Rosaline a good example of a weird mother to Reverie. Although she's lived in wealth for over 15 years, she's been generous to those who she could be to, including Reverie. It could be this quality which made Reverie dislike the higher-class of a world she grew up in. Although Reverie had what she wanted, Rosaline not always allowed her to keep it for long because it would usually end up in charity. However to this day, Rosaline cannot understand where Reverie got her edgy attitude. She believes that after Reverie's accident, the nightmares and visions Reverie had, made her stronger in the wrong way. After all, Rosaline saw how Reverie used to be more girly."

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#4 - Emely Sarpaneva

[spoiler]"Emely was a 19 year-old girl who lived in the manor Reverie went to to take care of, more than a hundred years ago. She was a delicate girl with a rare disease that was consuming her life, and although she lived in depression, she tried to hide it with her convincing smile. Several things kept her happy through life however, such it was a collection of Victorian-style dresses, which she loved and protected.

She wasn't known to have a social life outside her family, mainly because she didn't believe in making anybody else suffer after she passed away, but it was known that she was very attached to her father who was an artist. He told him on the day the disease had taken a stronger course in her body, to make a painting of her every two weeks until she died, and that in return she would sing for him. This way, she said, 'I'll live on forever.'"

Picture Unlocks: Secret 0/1

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#5 - Glacelle

[spoiler]"Glacelle is a mysterious girl that is supposedly only seen in dreams. She's a bouncy, spirited and strange, and wields an umbrella, from which she can spontaneously create many sorts of items. She often directs to people as if it was their lucky day, however, people who have dreamed about her have ended up losing their memory and belongings. Though, in every instance of her appearance, people have described the surroundings as "a fantasy mirror wonderland." '"

Picture Unlocks: Secret 0/2

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   `- { Stamina System }
[spoiler]            Player will perform actions in real time and it will be reflected in a stamina bar. These actions will vary from running, pushing heavy   objects, battling enemies, and other subtancial actions in the game.

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   `- { Fear System }
[spoiler]            When sudden events or moments in the game happen that scare Reverie, the fear gauge will commence to deplete. As it depletes, the player's screen will become different depending on the amount left. This goes from blurriness to blindness. Once the fear gauge is depleted, the player will go into panic (adrenaline) mode, in which the character cannot attack but will also be granted increased Health and unlimited amount of Stamina for a short time until Panic Mode secedes.

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   `- { Panic Mode }
[spoiler]            Once the fear gauge depletes, the player will enter into Panic Mode. In this state, Reverie's vision is returned to 75% normal, given %15 more health and an unlimited amount of Stamina. However in panic mode the player cannot attack and therefore is forced to either: run from the danger, or use the environment to assist her against the danger. After seconds of inactivity her status will return to normal, but if Panic Mode is continued for a prolonged period of time, damage dealt to Reverie will start to dramatically increase. Be aware that some dangers and puzzles can only be beaten and achieved during Panic Mode. It will be essential for the player to understand when Reverie is scared and what she's scared of.

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   `- { Peruse Mode }
[spoiler]            A large part of the game is advanced through Peruse Mode. Certain objects can be examined and inspected for clues and/or objects. Usually objects that can be examined are note worthy in the map, or required by the game to inspect. Once you enter in Peruse mode, you're taken to another screen in which you see the item enlarged, and are able to inspect it. In many cases these items or objects, are art pieces that need to be inspected, if so, using your mouse you will have to carefully check and click where you think a clue might be. As the game progresses you'll gain some tools in order to help you with more difficult puzzles and inspections.

Picture Unlocks: Secret 1/2


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   `- { Puzzle Book }
[spoiler]            Puzzles are not scarce within the game, and many prove challenging. Luckily, Reverie carries around a puzzle book in which she writes down puzzles she's visited and information, clues and other hints about it. Certain puzzles even have reqards towards others, if this is the case, Reverie is sure to write it down.

Picture Unlocks: Secret 0/2

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   `- { Mirrored }
[spoiler]            Diving into cursed mirrors will be one of the most efficient ways to get around in "Mirror". When the player goes  through a mirror, the world is reversed, allowing the player to see part of what couldn't be seen before. However, when the player is mirrored, Reveries dives into a potential amount of danger. Dangers within the reversed universe lurk within shadows, objects and even items. Furthermore, while the player is mirrored, the space around you is dark and hostile, making the player weaker and prone to more damage. However, Reverie is not the only one affected; dangers within the mirrored space have specific weaknesses which can be exploited if known, but is up to the player to find those out.

While mirrored, some items change color, position (besides where their mirror coordinates should be), and could even disappear. It is important for the player to understand which items change for the worst and which can be changed to the player's advantage,

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Unlocked by unlocking Mirrored.

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   `- { Therapy Journal and Clue Indicator }
[spoiler]            After Reverie had her accident, and months of therapy, doctors believe she was left a bit unstable. Instead of giving her more therapy sessions, they decided to give her a therapy journal for her to write her thoughts on current events on her life. However, she had never used this tool, because of how idiotic it was. Upon entering what is to be her room in the mansion she finds that her journal has been brought to her by her parents. Although she finds it silly, she at a point decides to use it for a better purpose besides her thoughts; writing down clues. Every clue she finds, as well as what she does through out the game will be written down by her in the journal. This way she can keep track of important things such as: item locations, clue locations, and destinations. However finding those clues will be your job.

Finding clues might be difficult to find, but not to spot. Once Reverie finds something that can be considered a clue, an indicator will appear over her head, usually being a question about the item or object she's reviewing. At times these questions along with the item, may be marked in the Therapy Journal for later reviewing. However, some clues are needed to be stringed together quickly, if this is the case, Reverie will not write it down. Take note, that you may not gather clues in Panic Mode.

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   `- { Log Scanner }
[spoiler]            There are many dangers in Mirror, and it is important to know what to do in and on each specific danger. That's where the Log Scanner comes in. The Log Scanner is a cellphone size device that Reverie had from her parents, it allows her to log information on items, objects, and many dangers. The process happens automatically whenever you encounter an item, object or danger for the first time. Information on the player's surroundings is crucial, the Log Scanner keeps most of it for the player's research. The Log Scanner will not only become useful against dangers, but it may as well hide clues and hints of certain puzzles in the game. 

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 Voice Phenomena -- As Reverie enters the Mansion she hears a strange vocal melody, and she goes around wondering where it comes from.

The Comfort -- Reverie looks around the manor and finds out that her Mother has been in the place after all.

Cold Shoulder --  Reverie must search in her items to see what tools she has to fix a troublesome breaker.

In Position -- Reverie finds out where some paintings had been done.

Fear -- Reverie must confront Adumbras and his doppelgangers by pushing the real one into a cursed Mirror, as the flames of the candle turn on and off.

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Early Game Promo



Early Game Promo : 11/16/2009

Selfish Me Promo

The Mirror - Concept Art



Early concept art of "The Mirror".

In The Mirror Wonderland I

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Reverie Walking Anime Animation WIP

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No i am not crazy. I've put too much effort into this game, even to the extents of hiring voice actors and other artists (which is why I subsequently ran out of money lol). I almost have this game one year in the making, so hopefully I'll finish it this year. Trailer on the 26

[SaiKar]

Oh hells yeah. I was at the point where I was going to break down and demand you tell me what your signature was referring to. Nice to see this is happening.

Also I have no idea what you're talking about with the unlock things.

[HackersTotalMassLaser]

It's like an interest measuring technique as wellas a marketing one Example, In ARTWORK, it says 3 more posts, when there's three posts on the thread, I'll add a piece of artwork ( I am being cheap here and also including my posts ). When there's five, I'll add another character's information. And so on an so forth. Each section says what it needs to be uncloked, sorta of an achievement thing, but going on in a thread.

And well, besides being a technique for things stated above, i think it's a good way to pace this until a release and/or gain some interest, since I've mostly have kept this under wraps, here in charas at least.

UPDATE: ADDED FEAR SYSTEM INFO

[HobomasterXXX]

Ok show us some damn artwork :v

[zuhane]

This counts as a post! :p

Looking good! Do I need VX to play this?

[Rowan]

I'm looking forward for some more information.

[HackersTotalMassLaser]

UPDATE: ADDED REVERIE'S PICTURE #1

UPDATE: ADDED JADE WILLIAMS CHARACTER INFORMATION

UPDATE: ADDED SCREENSHOT #2

UPDATE: ADDED ARTWORK "EARLY GAME PROMO"

Looking good! Do I need VX to play this?

Thanks, and no. I am gonna make it so you don't need it to play the game. I am gonna try to make a light version for those that do have VX and the regular version.

Also the post unlock thing is for the reply count. So if it says 10 posts, that means when there's 10 replies to the topic.

[Prpl_Mage]

Creepy promo right there.

[A Forgotten Legend]

Interesting...

[HackersTotalMassLaser]

UPDATE: ADDED ARTWORK "SELFISH ME PROMO"

UPDATE: ADDED GAME FEATURE "PANIC MODE" INFORMATION

[Zerlina]

Wow! Your art is beautiful!

[HackersTotalMassLaser]

Thanks! The artists that helped me (along with myself ) tried hard for the art in this project.

UPDATE: ADDED ROSALINE NORWAYNE CHARACTER INFORMATION

UPDATE: ADDED SCREENSHOT #3


05/08/10

UPDATE: ADDED REVERIE PICTURE #2 "Final Design"

UPDATE: ADDED "PERUSE MODE" GAME FEATURE INFORMATION

UPDATE: ADDED "PERUSE MODE" PICTURE #1

[zuhane]

You're a fantastic artist!

[Cerebus]

This is relevant to my interest. The art is indeed beautiful, and so are the screenshots.

[SaiKar]

I'm not sure I can take any game seriously that has something called a "Peruse Mode."